This is our first official Blog

I would like to thank Barbara Mackie for selling me on the concept of having a blog. She also expressed that it is very important to show your passion. In my case it is Gems!

It was 7 years ago when I was bit by the the Gem bug, which was when my wife decided she wanted a colored stone. I was suprised when we traveled and looked around at jewellers and there was only the big four; diamonds, ruby's, sapphires and emeralds. (Did you know sapphires come in other colors than just blue?) As I started studying, I met and spoke with miners, gem brokers and gem traders from around the world. My passion and my contacts with gemologists continues to grow today and I am always looking for new sources of fine gems.

I look forward to this journey of sharing some of the most unique gems in the world with you.

REMEMBER: Keep a gem in your pocket and you will always see the best in people.